EPL Wrap : Alli On Target, Solanke Benched, Iwobi Crocked, Robson-Kanu Suspended, Moses Sparkles
Published: August 27, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent on match day three in the Premier League on Sunday, August 27.The day started with defending champions Chelsea beating Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, courtesy of goals from Cesc Fabregas and Alvaro Morata.Victor Moses was in action for 89 minutes and was caut...
Chelsea 2 Everton 0 : Moses Unscathed, Tomori & Lookman Unused Subs, Morata Sets EPL Record
Published: August 27, 2017
Chelsea picked up their second consecutive win in the English Premier League after beating Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.The good news for Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr and the Super Eagles faithful is that Victor Moses walked away from the pitch in the 89th minute unscathed, meaning he is in line to...
Iwobi Doubtful To Face Liverpool As Arsenal Insider Confirms Absence From Training
Published: August 27, 2017
Alex Iwobi is unlikely to feature for Arsenal when they take on Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday, August 27.The Nigerian Football Federation announced earlier today that the Hale End Academy product has withdrawn from the Super Eagles squad owing to injury concerns.Allnigeriasoccer.com has independent confirma...
Chelsea Vs Everton Team News : Moses Starts, Tomori & Lookman Bench, Barkley Omitted
Published: August 27, 2017
Both Chelsea and Everton coaches have revealed their starting line-ups for Sunday afternoon's Premier League tie between the two teams at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, starting from 1330 hours. There are no surprises as regards to the players of Nigerian descent expected to feature, with Blues number 15 Victor ...
Nigeria Squad Update : Aaron Samuel Replaces Injured Arsenal Star Iwobi, Agbo Called Up
Published: August 27, 2017
CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel has been handed a late invitation to the Nigerian national team ahead of their World Cup qualifying match against African champions Cameroon.Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi has withdrawn from the squad due to an undisclosed injury and the Nigerian Federation moved quickly to invite Samuel, w...
Cameroon Coach : Ex-Barcelona GK Rejected The Chance To Play Against Nigeria
Published: August 27, 2017
One of the surprise names omitted from the Indomitable Lions squad that is set to travel to Nigeria for a World Cup qualifier against Nigeria this week is Ajax Amsterdam goalkeeper André Onana.Cameroon manager Hugo Broos had to explain that he did not call up the former Barcelona youth-teamer because he refused to pla...
Chelsea Loanee Ugbo Scores First Professional Goal For Barnsley
Published: August 27, 2017
Chelsea loanee Ike Ugbo, 18, scored his maiden professional goal in Barnsley's 3-0 rout of Sunderland in the latest round of matches played in the EFL Championship.Nineteen days ago, the prolific striker thought he had opened his account for the Reds in their 4-3 win over Morecambe in the opening round of the Caraboa C...
Dele Alampasu Handed Number One Jersey At CD Feirense
Published: August 27, 2017
Ex-Nigeria U17 international Dele Alampasu has been handed the number one jersey at Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit CD Feirense for the new season.That is not to say that Alampasu is now the first-choice goalkeeper at Feirense, but it is a clear indication that he is in the plans of manager Nuno Santos until at least t...
Ex Nigeria U23 Invitee Has Contributed To The Most Goals In Belgian Top-Flight
Published: August 27, 2017
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Peter Olayinka is adapting to his new surroundings at Zulte-Waregem, with the striker netting for the second consecutive game in their 3-2 loss to Sporting Charleroi on Saturday evening.Zulte-Waregem were 1-0 up at the break thanks to Peter Olayinka's 44th minute strike, after he was teed up ...
Swansea City Coach Clement : It Is Good Abraham Is Scoring But....
Published: August 27, 2017
Swansea City coach Paul Clement reserved special praise for Tammy Abraham in the wake of his team's 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on game week three in the Premier League on Saturday.But the manager has admitted that the Chelsea loanee still needs to improve in certain areas, despite the striker netting in his last two mat...
Chelsea, Arsenal And Liverpool In Three-Way Fight For N28.4B-Rated Defender
Published: August 27, 2017
Chelsea are battling Liverpool and Arsenal to land the signature of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, according to reports.The Sun says the Dutch defender is poised to leave Southampton in the coming days after a series of rows with the club, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all interested.The Saints higher-ups ...
Man Utd Extends Incredible Record To 3,781 Games After Win Vs Leicester City
Published: August 26, 2017
Manchester United maintained a record of including a product of their youth team in the match day squad in Saturday evening's hard-fought 2-0 win over former champions Leicester City in the Premier League.A product of Manchester United Academy Paul Pogba made the starting line-up, while Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashfor...
Chelsea Loanee Delighted To Score First Premier League Goal Against The Eagles
Published: August 26, 2017
Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham has expressed happiness after netting his first Premier League goal in the colours of Swansea City in their 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.The England U21 international will report for international full of confidence, having netted twice in his last two matches in all comp...
Man Utd 2 Leicester 0: Ndidi Goes 90, Iheanacho Benched, Subs Make The Difference
Published: August 26, 2017
Manchester United have nine points from a possible nine after three rounds in the English Premier League following a 2-0 win over a stubborn Leicester City side at Old Trafford on Saturday evening.The Red Devils' persistence paid off when they netted twice in the final 20 minutes through substitutes Marcus Rashford and...
EPL Wrap: Abraham Scores, Ibe Benched, Success, Iheanacho Make Squad, Ladapo, Okaka & Tosin Omitted
Published: August 26, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on match day three.In the early kickoff, Tosin Adarabioyo was not involved in Manchester City's 2-1 win at Jordon Ibe's AFC Bournemouth. The former England U21 international watched proceedings from the bench.Former Flying Eagles ...